Main Entry:

²judge

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English juge, from Anglo-French, from Latin judex

Date:

14th century

: one who judges: as a: a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court boften capitalized : a tribal hero exercising leadership among the Hebrews after the death of Joshua c: one appointed to decide in a contest or competition : umpire d: one who gives an authoritative opinion e: critic

— judge·ship \-ˌship\ noun